I’m building a list of potential team members for you to peruse. Ideally, I’ll eventually have three or more of each for you to view. However, you are always expected to do your own research then make your choice(s) whether you found the option here or elsewhere. Other sources for service providers might include your family, friends, and coworkers, or sites such as HomeAdvisor or Angie’s List. And remember: Past performance does not guarantee future performance.

You may elect to use a service provider you find here or elsewhere, and/or NOT use some services at all (however, some services are required, such as Title).

SpinOne Group is not recommending any one company and is not even suggesting any one company over another. SpinOne Group does not receive any compensation for posting them or from your use of their services should you choose to do so. Providers are listed in alphabetical order. SpinOne Group strongly suggests that you vet any service provider. Check the Better Business Bureau, licensing agencies, and ask for insurance information. Ask for references. Ask about licenses, insurance, and/or bonding when applicable. If the service requires a license, you can also check the applicable licensing board for disciplinary actions.

Appraisers

Typically your lender will handle the details of the appraisal during a buy/sell transaction or a refinance. However, there are other times when you might want an appraisal for your own purposes, such as deciding whether to sell now or hang on and sell later, finding out the impact of improvements you’ve made, etc.

Why SELLERSshould care –> Foreign persons might be subject to 10-15% tax withholding from the proceeds of the sale. Certainly consult a local expert if preferred but these might give you some place to start asking questions until you find the person or company which works for you.

Why BUYERSshould care –> the IRS holds the buyer responsible for withholding the applicable % and submitting it to the IRS.

These links were provided by Fidelity National Title as a courtesy. None are located in Colorado, but FIRPTA is nationwide and the requirements do not change state to state.

Inspections

Inspections are highly encouraged in order to more fully understand the condition of the property you are buying, maintaining, or even when selling. There are many different flavors of inspections – general, structural, radon, mold, roof, sewer, lead paint, energy/thermal and so on. Which one(s) you’ll want will depend on your specific circumstances – check with your agent.

TIP: for new home construction, it is recommended that you get a minimum of THREE inspections done: 1x before drywall goes up, 1x before final walkthrough, then 1x before your builder’s warranty expires.

New ILC or Survey

Need to know if the improvements on the property are in relation to the property boundaries? A “New ILC” — or new improvement location certificate — might be in order. Need to know where the property boundaries are? A survey might be in order.

Photos

If “One Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.” (~ Fred R. Barnard) then 35 pictures in your MLS listing are worth 35,000 words. That’s a lot words working in your favor. If you’re going with “for sale by owner”, and unless you’re a whiz with the camera, might I suggest a professional photography service for your listing?

Radon

Radon is an invisible, tasteless, orderless, naturally-occurring gas formed by the decay of uranium in rocks and soil. The EPA has linked radon to tens of thousands of lung cancer deaths per year. Testing and mitigation options exist.

NOTE: some companies listed under Inspections might also do radon testing. However, it is advised that the testing and mitigation are done by separate companies.

Repairs

When looking at your property with a critical eye you often find things which you wish to have repaired before you put it on the market. Also, after you accept a buyer’s offer there might be additional repairs negotiated to be completed prior to closing the sale. Then of course, ongoing maintenance needs are routine.

NOTE: This category is so extensive there’s no way I can realistically create and maintain a listing of at least 3 in each area, so I will only be adding entries here that I have used myself or a Client, Friend, or fellow Broker has used and reported favorably. I also will reiterate that (a) you are always expected to do your own research then make your own choices, and (b) past performance is no guarantee of future performance.

Staging

First impressions can be difficult to overcome. Present your property at its finest, both inside and out. See also: Home Updates and Repairs section.

I haven’t used any stagers myself or with Clients yet. Have you used one you would refer to a family member or friend? If so, I’d love to hear about your experience.

Title

“Title companies generally act as the combined agent of the insurance company, the buyer, the seller, and any other parties related to a real estate transaction, such as mortgage lenders. The title company reviews title, issues insurance policies, facilitates closings, and files and records paperwork.” ~ Chron

Warranties

Home Warranties can help you through unexpected repairs/replacement for covered items. These companies have warranties available for purchase to cover the listing period (coverage for Seller) and/or to cover one-year (typically) from date of close (coverage for Buyer). ASK the company for a sample contract to see all the nitty gritty details!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Never trust wiring instructions sent via email or text. Cyber criminals are hacking email accounts and sending emails with fake wiring instructions. These emails are convincing and sophisticated. Always independently confirm wiring instructions in person or via a telephone call to a trusted and verified phone number. Never wire money without double-checking that the wiring instructions are correct. In the event a fraudulent wire transfer is attempted or completed, SpinOne Group shall not be liable for any funds lost.

Results in MLS searches are only as good as the data input - always verify the important-to-you details.

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